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Where are our Citi enthusiasts? Citi ThankYou Rewards has had a tough time in recent years with the gutting and then demise of the Citi Prestige^® Card, Citi’s answer to other top-tier travel cards. Since then, however, Citi has been…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. The return of international travel between the U.S. and the U.K. is making a comeback in a big way. As of November 8, 2021, U.K. citizens will be…

There’s a new way to earn Emirates Skywards Miles without having to fly with the airline, or transferring via the Capital One transfer partner, Chase transfer partners, or Amex transfer partners. As a traveler, you’re entitled to VAT (value-added tax) refunds…

American Express has been busy in 2021. This summer, the issuer made major changes to the personal version of The Platinum Card^® from American Express, including the addition of several new perks and benefits — and an increase to the…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is currently offering a 50% bonus when you transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Let’s take a closer look at…

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways entered into a Northeast Alliance in 2020, allowing the 2 airlines to feed passengers onto each other’s flights into key destinations in the Northeast U.S., particularly New York’s JFK airport. The alliance is intended to…

American Express has opened its latest Centurion Lounge in London, at London’s busiest airport, Heathrow (LHR). The opening is the third Centurion Lounge opening this year (behind Denver (DEN) and the new location at New York’s LaGuardia (LGA)), and mark’s…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. When travel practically came to a standstill in 2020 after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chase introduced the “Pay Yourself Back” feature to give cardholders a way…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. If you were looking for an easy way to earn some extra Marriott Bonvoy points, you’ll want to pay attention to this offer from American Express and Marriott….

United Airlines is planning to open its latest Polaris lounge at Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Sterling, VA in October. This top lounge offering for United and Star Alliance customers will enhance the passenger experience at Dulles and further…

Update: The offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Big news for both the Chase Sapphire Reserve^® and the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card as Chase has launched new welcome offers. These replace previous best-ever offers that debuted earlier…

Capital One relatively recently added transfer partners to its Capital One Miles program, greatly enhancing the value of its currency. However, it maintained transfer ratios of 2:1:5 with many of its partners, as as opposed to the 1:1 ratio you…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Amex has a decent lineup of Platinum cards available to consumers. Whether you’re interested in The Platinum Card^® from American Express or The Business Platinum Card^® from American Express, you’re…

Alaska Airlines is the newest member of the Oneworld alliance and has started a codeshare agreement with partner Iberia Airlines, the Spanish flag carrier. What Is a Codeshare? A codeshare is where one airline sells seats on another airline’s flights…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s nothing better than using points on a hotel, only to receive a free night in return. That’s just what you can do with Hyatt’s latest offer at…

American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are both in the Oneworld alliance, and Alaska’s Mileage Plan has very close ties to American’s AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Among many benefits, Alaska elites receive extra legroom seating, complimentary upgrades, and free changes on…

Update: Some of the offers mentioned below have expired and are no longer available. Everyday purchases, as small as they may be, add up and can account for a big part of your spending at the end of the month and…

It’s no secret that United and Chase have a healthy relationship. Between several different co-branded United credit cards and as a Chase transfer partner with Chase’s Ultimate Rewards, it comes as no surprise that updated benefits for United’s top-tier credit…

Being able to book flights to a far-flung destination on just 1 ticket makes for a simpler, less-stressful journey — especially when traveling to off-the-beaten-track destinations in Africa. Now, thanks to a new codeshare between United Airlines and Airlink, passengers…

As COVID-19 spread across the country and impacted the travel industry, many hotel brands were quick to eliminate breakfast options, instead opting to offer simple to-go packages or forgoing breakfast at all. Now, Marriott is reintroducing breakfast to 4 of…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Earning elite status becomes all the more worth it when the opportunity arises to “match” it to another airline or hotel program. Air Canada Aeroplan has just introduced the…